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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,967.11, 609,885.88 and 260,637.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,967.11, 609,885.88 and 260,637.47 is: 359,662.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,967.11 : 609,885.88 = 260,637.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,967.11/609,885.88 = 260,637.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,967.11x = 609,885.88 × 260,637.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,967.11x = 158,959,112,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,959,112,751.92/441,967.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,662.76

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